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17 Cards in this Set
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outlying
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an area out of the city, country.
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peon
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menial, not very important
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progressivism
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a state of believing in moderate political change, especially social improvement by government action.
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annex
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to attach to something larger
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imperialism
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when one country establishes an empire by adding territories and colonies.
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guerrilla warfare
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to harass the enemy
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handicap
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a disadvantage
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armistice
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a truce between warring parties
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nationalism
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unifying national spirit
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alliance
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friendship pact
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refugee
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person who flees a country for their safety
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neutral
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not taking sides
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provocation
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to anger
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convoy
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protection provided by an escort
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anarchy
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no government, no law
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quota system
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policy of limiting a number of minority peoples
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longshoreman
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person employed on wharves on a port to load or unload vessels.
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